
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant sits on the bench with ice on his right hand during the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in New Orleans.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant runs off the court after in the first half of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in New Orleans.

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant smiles at the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade during the NBA All-Star basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant ties his shoes before the start of the NBA All-Star basketball game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in New Orleans.